Countdown to War(1989)
Synopsis
Based on a play, the story details the dramatic negotiations between UK, France, Poland, Nazi-Germany and USSR from the day Czechoslovakia fell, until Britain's declaration of war on Germany caused by Hitler's invasion of Poland.
Directed by Patrick Lau
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Cast
Ian McKellen
Adolf Hitler
Michael Aldridge
Neville Chamberlain
Tony Britton
Sir Nevile Henderson
John Woodvine
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Peter Vaughan
Hermann Goering
Michael Culver
Halifax
Anthony Bate
Simon
Lee Montague
Hore-Belisha
Jonathan Coy
Butler
Ronnie Stevens
Phipps
Jack Galloway
MacDonald
Richard Heffer
Wallace
John Elmes
Colvin
Bernard Gallagher
Greenwood
David Swift
Daladier
Robert Ashby
Bonnet
Bernard Brown
Corbin
Alex Norton
Stalin
Countdown to War — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Countdown to War?+
Countdown to War is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel, Fawesome, YouTube Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV and Amazon MX Player. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Countdown to War come out?+
Countdown to War was released in 1989.
How long is Countdown to War?+
Countdown to War runs for 78 minutes (1 hour and 18 minutes).
Who directed Countdown to War?+
Countdown to War was directed by Patrick Lau.
Who stars in Countdown to War?+
Countdown to War stars Ian McKellen, Michael Aldridge, Tony Britton, John Woodvine and Peter Vaughan.
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